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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,237.48, 16,849.20 and 4,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,237.48, 16,849.20 and 4,997.24 is: 7,492.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,237.48 : 16,849.20 = 4,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,237.48/16,849.20 = 4,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,237.48x = 16,849.20 × 4,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,237.48x = 84,199,496.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,199,496.21/11,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.74

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